Magic Puzzle Company Series 1 is the first collection of puzzles created by the Magic Puzzle Company. This series includes a variety of challenging and visually stunning puzzles that are designed to captivate puzzlers of all skill levels. Each puzzle in the series is carefully crafted to provide an immersive and engaging experience. The puzzle pieces themselves are made from high-quality materials to ensure durability and ease of use. Additionally, the series features puzzles in different sizes and difficulty levels, allowing puzzlers to choose the one that best suits their preferences and abilities. The Magic Puzzle Company Series 1 offers a diverse range of themes, including nature, landscapes, animals, and more.
The Magic Puzzle Company Series 1 offers a diverse range of themes, including nature, landscapes, animals, and more. Whether you're a fan of serene beach scenes or intricate cityscapes, there is sure to be a puzzle in this series that captures your interest. One of the standout features of the Magic Puzzle Company Series 1 is its attention to detail.
I Found A Solution, But You May Not Want To Read This Post! Spoiler Alert!
Welcome to the 738th Metamorphosis Monday! Recently, I mentioned I had purchased The Happy Isles puzzle from the Magic Puzzle Company. I didn’t know a lot about their puzzles, or this particular puzzle, when I purchased it, only that there’s a bit of a magic trick at the end that reveals a surprise twist to the story of The Happy Isles.
Before we go any further into today’s post, if you’ve purchased this puzzle OR you plan on purchasing this puzzle, there are two things I need to say before you read much further. 1. I don’t recommend you put this puzzle together on a puzzle board. However, if you have the exact same Bits and Pieces puzzle board that I have HERE, you can make it work, but it gets a bit tricky toward the end. So it’s still probably better if you just do the puzzle on a large table, like a dining room table. A coffee table would probably be too small.
2. Second thing I want you to know is if you plan on buying the puzzle or have purchased it, you may wish to exit this post now and not read any further now that you know the important tip about not doing the puzzle on a puzzle board or a small table. The reason I say that is because I’m going to share some photos of the puzzle assembled (and eventually the surprise ending) so I can show how I dealt with the problem I had since I did do the puzzle on a puzzle board. I will warn you before I share the surprise ending so you can exit out of the post if you plan to do the puzzle.
Okay, you’re still reading so that either means you don’t plan to buy this puzzle OR, you’re okay with seeing photos of the puzzle. Again, I’ll warn you before I share the surprise ending so you can exit out of the post if you plan to do the puzzle. So when you first start this puzzle, right away you know it’s not going to be your average/normal puzzle. The first clue is there are SOOOO many edge pieces. Why are there so many edge pieces, you’ll find yourself wondering as you separate those out from the rest of the pieces. Well, it’s because some of the edge pieces are actually used INSIDE the puzzle–like that tall tower of edge pieces you see in the center of the puzzle below. That’s not the only place flat-edged pieces end up being used inside the puzzle.
Here’s how the puzzle looked once completed, minus the surprise ending. That part was still to come! Sorry about the glare on the puzzle, it’s so hard to take good photos in my office in the evening. Okay, so take note of how much space I have around the puzzle–not a lot right? Hold that thought for just a moment.
This puzzle is a lot of fun! It pictures a lot of islands with some pretty interesting and funny scenes and characters. Across the bottom of the puzzle, archeological digs are taking place on two islands.
On one island, you’ll find a farm with cows and chickens, along with a Farmer’s Market.
There’s an island with a volcano and what appear to be scientists performing important tests on an active volcanic eruption. I don’t think I’d climb to the top of a volcano during an eruption…how about you? lol Do you think the people enjoying the hot tub, know hot lava is cascading down and headed straight for their cozy hot tub?
There are so many fun islands, but my favorite was Cat Island. If I ever have to be stranded on an island, I sure hope it’s an island filled with cats! Notice the scuba diver waving to us in the background. I watched a video on YouTube where the creators of The Magic Company were interviewed and they shared how they purposely include a lot of fun characters and Easter Eggs throughout all their puzzles to make them extra fun to put together.
If you wish to purchase The Happy Isles puzzle, you’ll find it available here: The Happy Isles.
Once the puzzle was complete, it was time to open this envelope. You definitely don’t want to open this envelope until you have completed the puzzle or you’ll spoil the surprise ending.
They really, really, really try to warn you to NOT open this envelope unless you are positively done assembling the puzzle. Okay, if you plan to buy this puzzle, you may wish to stop reading here, but just remember to assemble the puzzle on a large, smooth table and not on a puzzle board. However, if you’re curious as to why it’s not a great idea to assemble it on a puzzle board AND you’re curious as to how I dealt with the pickle I found myself in because I DID just that, read on.
Here are the instructions I found inside the second brown envelope. They show how you separate out some of the sections of the puzzle where the flat-edged pieces were used inside the puzzle. The process starts by pulling away the section of the puzzle that they’ve labeled B below. Then you shift the section labeled C over to the left where the B section used to be. Next, you add section B back to the puzzle on the right where C used to be. Yikes!
The above instructions are why it’s probably best to assemble this puzzle on a large, flat table–like a dining room table, and not on a puzzle board. My puzzle board is pretty big as you can see in this older photo below, but it’s not big enough to start moving big chunks of the puzzle around and past each other. Also, the surface is covered with felt which is designed to hold the pieces in place while the board is in a tilted position. The felt lets you slide pieces or small sections when needed, but I’ve never tried sliding big chunks of a puzzle around. (Adjustable puzzle board is available here: Puzzle Board.)
Unfortunately, this puzzle isn’t one of those puzzles where the pieces fit really tightly together, allowing it to be peeled up in one whole piece to be moved to another location. That’s especially true with this puzzle since there are so many internal flat-edged, non-interlocking pieces. Now I understood why those were designed into the puzzle–so the various sections could be moved around.
So here’s what I ended up doing to move the sections where they needed to go. The puzzle comes apart in three large sections. To follow the instructions I found inside the brown envelope, I pushed section A (see section labeled “A”) up as far as it would go on the puzzle board. Next, I had to find a way to completely remove section B off of the board. Ummm, how to get it off the board in one whole section? I tried using the biggest spatula I had in my kitchen to lift that section and it totally wouldn’t work–it just started falling all apart. Next, I tried a large manila envelope and that worked quite well. I slid the envelope up under section B and dragged it off onto a crafting/cutting mat. The manila folder wasn’t quite as large as I really needed, but it was big enough that I could use it to slide section B onto the crafting mat–which was the perfect size.
The next part was pretty tricky, too. I needed to slide section C (that large section on the bottom) over to the left side of the puzzle board.
It slid a lot easier than I expected on the felt surface of the puzzle board, but I did have a few pieces fall apart where the bottom and top sections overlapped a small amount.
After adding back the few pieces that fell apart, it was time to place section B back where the instructions showed it belonged.
Here’s how the puzzle looked after shuffling the sections around. The puzzle was now a few inches wider and a few inches taller with a big hole right in the center.
The instructions that showed how to move the puzzle stated, “Now open the final bag to complete the puzzle and discover the fate of The Happy Isles.” Inside the bag I found additional puzzle pieces to fill in the big hole in the center of the puzzle, thus completing the mystery of this magical puzzle. Again, if you plan to buy this puzzle and don’t want to spoil the ending, stop reading now. (The Happy Isles puzzle is available here: The Happy Isles.) Otherwise, read on to see what drama unfolded for the inhabitants of The Happy Isles.
This is what I saw as I started assembling those final pieces. Ha!
Eeek! An 8-Eyed Sea Monster, with too many legs to count, was wreaking havoc on the inhabitants of The Happy Isles! Such a funny and unexpected ending! Amazingly, in the end, all the sections with the various islands still connect together to create scenes that still make sense. I don’t know how they were able to create a design that still makes sense after moving things around, but it does! Genius!
After completing The Happy Isles, I took it apart and put the surprise ending pieces back in their separate envelope, just as I had found them. That way, I can give this puzzle to my grandsons in a couple of years when they are just a bit older than they are now. I enjoyed The Happy Isles puzzle so much, I ordered a second one, The Gnomes’ Homes, right away. They are addictive! I love how they include two posters with each of their puzzles so if you’re doing the puzzle with another person, you each get your own poster to view while putting it together.
I wonder what the surprise ending will be for this one. Think I should do it again on my puzzle board? I got away with it once! Ha! I have no idea if this puzzle involves moving sections or not, but I really, really like doing puzzles on my puzzle board so I will probably risk doing it that way again. If you’re interested in doing this puzzle, you’ll find The Gnomes’ Homes puzzle here: The Gnomes’ Homes.
I just finished this puzzle this evening and it was sooo much fun! The colors are just as beautiful and vibrant as the picture on the box, and it was an easy one to do. I really loved it! I would take a photo of it on my puzzle board but it’s dark out now and a photo definitely wouldn’t do it justice. I think I’ll leave it on my puzzle board here in the office for a few days because I love seeing it. I can hear the crashing of the waves and the high-pitched call of the seagulls. I feel my blood pressure drop each time I view it. Wouldn’t you love to stay in this dream house during a beach vacation? (Beach Paradise puzzle is available here: Beach Paradise Puzzle.)
Update: Took a photo this afternoon, just a beautiful puzzle!
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Each puzzle is intricately designed with vibrant colors and stunning imagery, making the completed puzzle a work of art. This attention to detail adds an extra layer of enjoyment to the puzzling experience, as you not only get to solve a challenging puzzle but also admire the beauty of the finished masterpiece. Furthermore, the Magic Puzzle Company Series 1 offers a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction as you complete each puzzle. The feeling of placing that final piece and seeing the entire picture come together is incredibly rewarding. This series is perfect for puzzle enthusiasts who enjoy a challenge and want to indulge in the joy of completing a puzzle. In conclusion, the Magic Puzzle Company Series 1 is a collection of visually stunning and challenging puzzles that offer a captivating and rewarding experience for puzzlers. With its range of themes, attention to detail, and high-quality materials, this series is sure to provide hours of entertainment for puzzle lovers. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced puzzler, the Magic Puzzle Company Series 1 is a must-have addition to any puzzle collection..
Reviews for "Creating Your Own Magic: Designing Custom Puzzles in the Magic Puzzle Company Series 1"
1. John - 2/5 - The Magic Puzzle Company series 1 didn't live up to my expectations. The puzzles were advertised as challenging, but I found them to be quite easy. The quality of the puzzles was also disappointing. The pieces didn't fit together properly, and some of them were even torn. Overall, I was not impressed with this puzzle set and would not recommend it.
2. Sarah - 1/5 - I was really excited to try out the Magic Puzzle Company series 1, but unfortunately, it was a complete letdown. The puzzles were not engaging at all. The designs were boring, and the lack of variety made them feel repetitive. Additionally, the puzzle pieces were flimsy, and it was difficult to connect them properly. I was so disappointed with this purchase and would not buy from this company again.
3. Michael - 2/5 - The Magic Puzzle Company series 1 puzzles were nowhere near as magical as advertised. The images were lackluster and lacked any sense of wonder or excitement. The difficulty level was also inconsistent, with some puzzles being too easy and others frustratingly difficult. The worst part was the poor quality of the puzzle pieces. They were thin and easily bent, making it challenging to put the puzzles together. Overall, I was not impressed with this series and would not recommend it to others.
4. Emily - 3/5 - I have mixed feelings about the Magic Puzzle Company series 1. While I appreciate the concept and the effort put into the design, the actual puzzles fell short for me. Some of the puzzles had repetitive patterns that made them less interesting to solve, and the quality of the pieces was mediocre. However, I did enjoy a few of the more unique designs and found them to be challenging enough to keep me engaged. Despite its flaws, I think some puzzle enthusiasts might find value in this series, but it wasn't for me.